Korean Names for Taekwondo Kicks

In Taekwondo, your instructor will ask you to perform a specific kick but he might use the Korean name for that kick (i.e. Dwi Chagi which means Back Kick). Listed below are the Korean names for a number of Taekwondo kicks (such as front kick, back kick and spinning hook kick). We have also include a video so you can listen to the proper Korean pronunciation of these various Taekwondo kicks. For additional Korean words such as numbers, commands and various other Taekwondo terms, please visit our main Taekwondo Words, Commands & Terminology page.

• Korean Names for Taekwondo Kicks

  • Front Kick - Ap-Chagi ("Ap-cha-gee")

  • Side Kick - Yeop-Chagi ("Yup-cha-gee")

  • Roundhouse Kick - Dollyo-Chagi ("Dole-ya-cha-gee")

  • Back Kick - Dwi-Chagi ("D-we-cha-gee")

  • Hook Kick - Huryeo Chagi

  • Spinning Hook Kick - Dwi Huryeo Chagi

  • Push Kick - Meereo Chagi

  • Axe Kick - Naeryeo Chagi

  • Crescent Kick - Bandal Chagi

  • Scissor Kick - Kawi Chagi

  • Visit our kicks page for free video & written instructions on how to perform these Taekwondo kicks.

Here is the Korean pronunciation of a number of Taekwondo kicks.